In each volume of MAKE we have “major projects” these project pages are meaty step-by-step articles with start-to-finish photos, precise instructions and how-to learning that can range from making a VCR cat feeder to ariel kite photography. In MAKE volume 03 the projects are:

Living Room Baja Buggies by John Mouton. With wireless cameras on board, these radio-controlled racers give you virtual reality telepresence. Page 96

Taffy Pulling Machine by William Gurstelle. Make a simple mechanism that stretches delicious candy while it stretches the limits of multidimensional math. Page 106

The Pixelmusic 3000 by Tarikh Korula. Re-create a mid-1970s video trip by plugging this box into any TV and audio source. Beneath the fake wood paneling, a Propeller microcontroller simulates Atari’s classic music visualizer. Page 114

Solar Power System Design by Parker Jardine. How to use solar panels to supplement your home or workshop electricity needs. Page 160

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